Minutes/Reports

Mankato Township Board Minutes For Past Year

Reports

MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING:
The November meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on Nov.20, 2019 at the township hall. All board members present.   Minutes from the October meeting were approved as sent.
Planner Travis Higgs informed the Board of a request from Chad Yaeger 56548 Doc Jones Road requesting a CUP for a firearms sales a second business use. Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions:1.Theuse must be licensed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.2.The business will have a different name than Yaeger Bus Service.3.There will be no signage or advertisement on or off the property.4.The business shall not carry any inventory.5.There will be no shooting on the property.6.If the business was to grow outside of the office building, the applicant will submit an amendment to this conditional use permit. Angie Bastien said she feels better after talking to owners. Motion by Ed, second by Scott Morgan to approve. Board approved the CUP request with all in favor.
Annexation request was heard from Hagen, Stolt and Johnson for their property at 1600 N. Victory Drive, it is 2.5 acres.   The board approved with all in favor.
Treasurer report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Board approved the bills.
Construction project updates. Red Oak blacktopping done.   Residents asked for a stay of assessment while there is an appeal. Questioned 6% interest. Not appealing road project but ditch work. County changed the date, amendments can be done to the first of the year.   Wants to stay assessment, concerned about getting their money back. Discussed, board was agreeable to assess half and wait for the second half till judge decides it. First half due by Dec. 15th. to avoid interest. Scott Morgan moved to have the Oak Ridge assessment ½ due by Dec. 15, then the balance after the judge decides. Ed second. Board approved. Questioned about interest free money from the MPCA for a CWP loan Dan will check on it.
199th street repair discussed.   FEMA needs replacement costs first    Scott talked to the FEMA guy again about information he sent them two years ago.
Dan Rotchadl told Jay Dailey that he is on his own on his road repair.
Road report, rain has been bad but they are in pretty good shape. Scheuerer did some tree work. He wants to buy the tree chipper.
Next Board meeting will be Dec.18, 2019.
Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Fogal
Clerk
MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
The December meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on Dec. 18, 2019 at the township hall. All board members present.   Minutes from the November meeting were approved as sent.
No clerk report and no planner report.   Culvert was picked up and installed, board said charge 20% installation and handling fee.
Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid.
Construction project updates and FEMA project update. Foley Road agreement discussed, Dan Rotchadl will meet with them to discuss further.
Road report, Dirt Merchant bill was higher than expected. Yaeger Bridge is waiting for permits to go into the river and remove bridge.
Next Board meeting will be Jan. 15, 2020.
Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:33 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Fogal
Clerk
MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
The January meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order at 7:00 PM on Jan. 15, 2020       at the township hall. All board members present.   Minutes from the December meeting were approved as sent.
Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. No FEMA payment yet for Scott’s project.
Resident at 126 Red Oak Drive expressed concerns about project. The road is not as wide as it had been in front of his property, slope into his property is not up to county specs. Compost was used for edges of road and black dirt was supposed to be used. Trees in the ravine were not properly treated before finishing, and no compactor used in ditch. Contractor did not do what they were supposed to do.    Trees were buried in the ravine so they will decompose and compact when they rot away. 131 Red Oak Drive also has some issues.
Two mailbox issues, hit in the last subdivision.
Road report, roads in pretty good shape.
Next Board meeting will be Feb. 19, 2020. Audit meeting Feb. 24 at 5:00, or move to the 25th for weather backup if need be.
Joe Willaert had a preliminary audit summery for the board to consider before the audit.
Board passed resolution for the clerk to have judges from the last election and get further training for the PNP election.
The truck has an offer for $45,000. Board thinks they should get $50,000 or more.
Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Fogal
Clerk

MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 2-19-20
The February meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Feb. 19, 2020 at the township hall. All board members present.   Minutes from the January meeting were approved as sent.
Michael Stalberger head of Blue Earth County elections was before the board to explain mail ballot procedures and costs. The board would have to decide at the April meeting if the township would go to a mail ballot. Handout is attached to formal minutes.
Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with Scott Morgan, Ed Pankratz and Dan Rotchadl all in favor.
A resident from Sleepy Hollow asked the board about concerns about water running through their subdivision from the City of Mankato development and causing erosion. After discussion about MS4 and the concerns, Dan Rotchadl told him to go to talk to Travis Higgs with the city.
Joe Koberoski was before the board asking about the township road going to his place. The county made the road 95 feet wide with all the construction and is a mess. Joe says the county said it will be the townships problem. The County has till the end of the summer to get the project done correct. The board has not heard anything about the work and what they will end up doing. The board will wait till the project is done.
FEMA Report, nothing new. Ed will be talking to them on Feb. 19th.
Kern bridge is off the river.
Foley Road agreement discussed, Dan Rotchadl, Ron, and Ed will meet with Joe Grabinowski to come up with an agreement with the city.
Oak Ridge deposition was given by Dan Fogal and Jason Femrite .
Road report : a bunch of tires were dumped in the township ditch along Pohl Road. Ron has a list of projects started for this spring road inspection. Grader has about $4 to $5000 bill coming up.
Audit of Books will be Feb.24 at 5:00 PM. Annual meeting will be March 10 at 7:00 with Reorganizational meeting to follow. Next monthly Board meeting will be April 15th, 2020.
Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Fogal
Clerk

3-10-20
Mankato Township Annual Meeting
            The Mankato Township Annual Meeting was called to order by Clerk Dan
Fogal at 7:00 PM on Tuesday March 10, 2020 at the Mankato Township Hall, 788 Victory Drive South, Mankato MN. The Clerk asked for nominations from the floor for a moderator of the meeting.
              Dan Fogal was nominated and elected for the moderator of the meeting. Minutes of the last annual meeting were read and approved as read.
           Treasurer’s report was given. The Annual statement of receipts and disbursements was reviewed.   Report is attached. Discussion held, Scott Morgan moved to accept the report as given, second by Ed Pankratz motion carried to approve the Treasurer’s report.
            No Planner report.
            Old Business: Mankato Township is in two voting precincts, voting will continue at the township hall, 788 South Victory Drive, Mankato MN, unless the board decides to go to mail ballot precincts.
            New Business: Discussed the tax levy for next year. Joe Willaert said extra costs because of weather related road problems/expenses, pavement maintenance, equipment repair and expenditures from the equipment replacement fund. Motion made by Joe Willaert to raise the tax levy at $420,000. Second was by Scott Morgan, motion carried with all in favor.
            Dan Fogal made the motion to hold the Annual Meeting at 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of March, the 8th in 2021. Second by Joe Willaert, Motion carried.
            Motion was made and approved to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Dan Fogal
Clerk
Re-Organizational meeting
3-10-2020
The meeting was called to order by Clerk Dan Fogal at 7:15 PM. Board members present, Scott Morgan, and Ed Pankratz .   Minutes of last year meeting were approved as read.
Nominations for Chairman were heard. Dan Rotchadl was nominated and elected chairman.
The board moved to approve First National Bank of MN as the main bank and Community Bank of MN as the second bank. Free Press was approved for the official newspaper and notices will be posted at the township hall. Meetings will be the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM at the township hall at 788 South Victory Drive, Mankato.
Special meetings will be held with notices in paper and posted.
Ed Pankratz approved as road supervisor.
Wages discussed. No changes.
Respectfully submitted
Dan Fogal
Clerk

MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 4-15-20
The April meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on April 15, 2020 by phone. Board members present: Ed Pankratz and Dan Rotchadl.   Minutes from the February meeting were approved as sent.
Michael Stalberger head of Blue Earth County elections gave the board resolutions to go to mail balloting. After discussion Dan Rotchadl moved to approve Resolution #2020 -1,   A resolution authorizing mail balloting   and # 2020-2 resolution designating annual polling place for mail balloting. Attached are both resolutions. Second by Ed, both resolutions carried.
Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with Ed Pankratz and Dan Rotchadl in favor.
One bid for rock and gravel from R & E Enterprises;   Class 5 gravel Paulson pit   $12.25 per ton,   ¾” with fines MPM $12.35 per ton,    Class 5 modified MPM   $14.20 per ton, and Crushed recycled asphalt $18.75 per ton. Dan moved to accept the bids and Ed seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Teleconference setup through MAT is $100 per conference. Ed moved and Dan second to authorize Dan to set it up if his is comfortable with it.
Kern bridge is gone.   Dead end sign will be put up. Kirkwood road should be taken by the city when Kibble develops.
Dan wants to have St Clair Fire Dept. come to a meeting before being paid to discuss proposed contract.
Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:17 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Fogal
Clerk

MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 5-20-20
The May meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on May 20, 2020. Board members present: Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl.   Minutes from the April meeting were approved as sent.
Discussed and approved resolution establishing the ability to conduct open meetings by telephone. Motion made by Ed to approve, second by Scott.   Motion to approve the resolution with carried with Scott Morgan, Ed Pankratz and Dan Rotchadl voting all to approve.
St. Clair Fire Dept. was before the board. Told that we wanted what St. Clair pays and to get the proposed bill the year before it is due so it can be put on tax rolls.
Eda talked to FEMA and they said buy right of way needed on 199. Discussed, told Ed to get it in writing.   No other FEMA payments yet.
Annexations:
Siesta Hills- Kibble 65 Acres. Needs paving from subdivision access to Hwy #22.   Need agreement with the city for road. Motion to approve the subdivision annexation by Scott, second by Ed. Motion carried with all in favor.
Freyberg Group Subdivision at end of Adam Street,   12.652 Acres. Scott moved to approve, second by Ed. Carried with all in favor.
Generation Creek Subdivision,   2.5 acre annexation, move to approve by Dan, second by Ed. Carried with all in favor.
Tom Davis contacted Ed about his road. Ed told him township road ends at property line.
Road Report: Graveling done under budget. Discussed payments made for Kern Bridge removal. Mankato township agreed to pay $10,000 toward project and Southbend agreed to the same amount. Bills will be added up, for dividing costs, as Mankato Township has paid over $10,000.
Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with Ed Pankratz and Dan Rotchadl in favor.
Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Fogal
Clerk
MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 6-17-20
The June meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on June 17, 2020. Board members present: Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl.   Minutes from the May meeting were approved as sent.
Clerk reported population estimate is 1,788
Planning report: none
Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl all in favor.
A visitor was before the board asking about paving 200th. Told him the owners would have to petition the township for paving and pay for it.
FEMA payments, nothing yet. Signed the FEMA/HSEM document for 199th repair and that FEMA/HSEM said that the dollar amount on the signed document is not what the actual costs will be, the costs will be higher.
Foley Road agreement, no agreement yet. Bill for Evergreen coating on Foley Road ditches to be split with city.
St. Clair Fire Dept. email asking for information. They can look stuff up themselves.
New Business: South Bend offer of $47,500 for truck. Scott will check with McPherson Twp. Will sell to the highest bidder.
Ron Cords review.    $27.25 paid per hour now, offered $28.00 per hour, all agreed and it was approved.
Road Report, dry so roads are in good shape. $28,758 Pearson Bros. bid accepted for sealcoating Stoney Creek. Bills for bridge removal are to be compiled by clerk for splitting with SouthBend twp.
Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM. Next meeting 7-15-2020
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Fogal
Clerk

MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING-7-15-20
The July meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on July 15, 2020. Board members present: Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl.   Minutes from the June meeting were approved as sent.
Clerk report: none     Planning report: none
Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl all in favor.
Rick Baird was before the board to show a map for the boundary of the MS4 area. Had been entire township and is now in the new yellow area of the map. He now says if it is over an acre of disturbance it requires permitting if outside of the new MS4 area. The city would still handle the process with Rick. Motion made by Scott and second by Ed. Motion carried with all in favor to accept the new map and the designated MS4 area.
Mary Jo Brimley wants to plant some trees at Red Oak outside of the easement area in her yard and wanted to be sure it was appropriate.
FEMA payments, nothing yet, Scott talked to them and they were confused about some numbers, Scott told them the information but has not heard back from them. Dan has been talking on the relocation road project with FEMA.   Need an engineer to put together a bid project for FEMA.   Dan authorized to proceed with an engineer.
Foley Road agreement written. Scott Morgan moved and Ed seconded a motion for the board to proceed with the agreement.
St. Clair Fire Dept. nothing yet.    Eagle Lake Fire Dept. will come next month
New Business: South Bend paid $47,500 for truck.
Road Report, Maple Hills culvert put in, Indian lake ditch work done. Discussed there are a number of issues dealing with the county, Ron will make a list and get together with Dan, Ron, and the county. Roads are in good shape.
Oak Ridge was discussed. Letter to board members from attorney was discussed. Ed asked about costs. Attorney suggests a meeting. Options- Can do motion for amended findings, May set up storm sewer utility districts. Could get rid of assessment process and go with a storm sewer utility concept.    Ed moved and second by Scott for a motion to file for amended findings. Motion carried with all in favor.
Dan made the motion, second by Scott, to set up a meeting with Bolton and Menk. Motion carried with all in favor.
Bob Miller on Tami Lane asked about a culvert in front of his place, no one knows who put it in. Board will look at it.
Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:03 PM. Next meeting 8-19-2020
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Fogal
Clerk

MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING-8-19-20
The August meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Aug. 19, 2020. Board members present: Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl.   Minutes from the July meeting were approved as sent.
Clerk report: Candidates running for election: Dan Rotchadl running for his position, Bryce Ballard and Mike Lynch running for Ed Pankratz position, and Joe Willaert for Joe’s spot.
Planning report: none
Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl all in favor.
FEMA payments, nothing yet, Scott talked to them again and they are close   Dan has been talking on the relocation project.   Engineer to put together the project for FEMA.
Eagle Lake Fire Dept. will come next month.
New Business: South Bend bought truck, should get the check in a few days.
Road Report: Working on Tami Lane culvert issue. Seal coating will start the next day or so. Roads are in good shape.
Oak Ridge was discussed The 25th of the month a decision should be made and board will look at what can happen then. We lost the original court case. Looking at storm sewer district.
Discussed the Dailey road question, will take it to the attorney.
Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM. Next meeting Thursday 9-24--2020
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Fogal
Clerk

MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING-9-24-20
The September meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Sept. 24, 2020. Board members present: Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl.   Minutes from the August meeting were approved as sent.
Clerk report: none
Planning report: Paul Sheehan owner of   40 acres of E ½ of NW ¼ Section 26 -108-26 needed a CUP to cross a ravine with a culvert. PC reviewed it and approved it. Ed moved and Scott seconded the motion to approve with all in favor.
FEMA payments, nothing yet, Scott talked to them and they are close   Dan has been talking on the relocation project.   Engineer to put together that project for FEMA.
0ld Business:
Davis presentation handed out a brochure. Discussed if it is a township road or not. The handout says the township did road maintenance. Board does not think we maintained the road and it is not a township road. Scott Morgan will take the lead on this issue and see how the board would proceed.
Oak Ridge was discussed.   Dan Rotchadl moved to set aside the current assessment. Board will contact Blue Earth County assessor’s office to have the assessment amount removed.   Second by Ed Pankratz, motion carried with all in favor.
Oak Ridge Dan Rotchadl moved that the township would reimburse the assessment paid amounts to each property owner. Ed seconded the motion, motion carried with all in favor
Dan Rotchadl moved to Initiate new assessment rolls and assessment process for Oak Ridge. This would be done as per the bell curve that the appraiser in the litigation recommended. Ed seconded the motion and it carried will all in favor.
Dan Rotchadl moved to pay the $60,539 taxation per the council recommendation.   Ed seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Discussed the Oak Ridge issues. There will not be any special assessment due now. The road and ditch assessment will be gone now. Chris Sandquist explained the bell curve assessment process for the road improvement.
More work needs to be done to finish the Oak Ridge project. Dan asked for emails from property owners so he can forward them to the engineer.
Other old business: FEMA payment - nothing yet.
Eagle lake fire department proposal is now four year contract. $40,000 per year. Scott Morgan moved to approve and accept it, second by Ed. All in favor. Board signed it and will forward to Eagle Lake.
Discussed road replacement participation policy.   Chris said the twp bd has to take into consideration the value improvement. Get rid of policy was discussed. Tabled.
Davis road was discussed. Chris explained the processes. Board will talk to the owners, Scott Morgan will go talk to them. If no resolution, would have go decide if it is a township road or not, then get petition and try to work it out.
Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl all in favor.

Road Report: FEMA may not pay to relocate 199 Road.   Discussed: close it or try to get new prices. Ron and Dan Rotchadl will get out there to look at it and talk to property owner involved.
Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM. Next meeting Thursday 10-12--2020
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Fogal
Clerk

  MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 10-12-20
The October meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Oct.12, 2020. Board members present: Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl.   Minutes from the September meeting were approved as sent.
Clerk report: none
Planning report: Travis Higgs is moving on, new person will be hired by city. Solar farm on Yaeger property may not fit and won’t happen.
Treasurer’s report given and accepted as reported. Joe met with Community bank and gave them a list of the equipment we have for collateral for our loan.
Scott Morgan talked with Mike Lynch. Mike is concerned about losing front yard. Said he has not talked to the neighbor. New property owner Tom Davis wants eminent domain done by the township and claims his driveway is a township road. Discussed, that is not correct. Scott Morgan said he does not believe the road is township road. Scott will talk to Lynch again. The board agreed it is not a public road and Davis was told that before he bought the property. If it would be a public road, Dan Rotchadl said we could condemn and make a new road, but he does not believe it is a public road, and therefore will not do it.
FEMA payments, nothing yet, Scott talked to them and they are close
Road Report. Ron and Dan Rotchadl got out there to look at 199 washout and talk to property owner involved. Moving road would be about $16,000 plus land costs. Engineer is working on the project.
Oak Ridge Re-assessment hearing discussed for new special assessment role.
Scott brought the MnDot traffic control plan on Hwy #22 work in the township.
Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM. Next meeting is Wednesday, 11- 18 -2020 at 5:30, and Oak Ridge Assessment Public meeting at 7:00.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Fogal
Clerk
MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 11-18-20
The November meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 5:30 PM on Nov.18, 2020. Board members present: Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan (on phone due to social distance), and Dan Rotchadl.   Minutes from the October meeting were approved as sent.
Clerk report: none
Planning report: Molly Westman explained Pond Road is in violation and letter will be sent by Chris.
22529 Lynx Road and 20543 Indian Lake Road has properties out of compliance Chris will send letters. The board discussed the solar ordinance issue. Ed moved to defer the ordinance to Blue Earth County, second by Scott Morgan, motion carried with all in favor.
FEMA paid us $233,372.00 .
Storm sewer utility concept. Bolton and Menk recommended to not do it as it would cost thousands to set up.   $348,000 will be absorbed by the township from Red Oak costs.
199 street move to the south design by Bolton and Menk.
Treasurer’s report given and accepted as reported. Joe met with Community bank and will open checking account.
Scott Morgan talked with Mike Lynch and Davis. No resolution yet.
Mailing for voting was approved for 2021 for the township, motion by Scott Morgan, second by Ed, carried with all in favor.
Road Report. Ron said some Red Oak residents are throwing vegetation refuse into the ravine. Dan will ask Jason and tell Rick Baird. 22 will be closed about two more weeks.   Ron is ready for winter.
Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 6:10 PM. Next meeting is Wednesday, 12-16 -2020 at 7:00.

Respectfully submitted,
Dan Fogal
Clerk

Mankato Township Special Meeting for Red Oak Road Re-Assessment Hearing
11-18-20
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM. Members present: Rotchadl, Ed Pankratz and Scott Morgan (by phone – social distancing).
Amy Orcutt objected to the bell curve assessment; they are charged more than anyone else. The neighborhood had agreed to the same charge each. 131 Red Oak Drive said he was assessed more than a property with a higher value. Corbet said they did ask for it to be assessed equally. Kortem asked why the different higher assessed houses pay less them some others. Amy said everyone benefits the same and shouldn’t pay more or less due to assessed value.   127 Red Oak dr. said the neighbors want equal assessed rather than different assessments.   126 Red Oak dr. said their house is assessed less but paying more assessment.
Dan said their expert witness report in court said the assessed rate is fair and appropriate. The board acknowledged and approved the County’s assessed values of the Red Oak properties per the current assessment values. Dan said it is reasonable.   Dan explained the percentage ranges, lower valued homes have a higher percentage rate, and there is a lower percentage rate for more higher valued homes. They also stratified the assessments; the township used the same system approved by the court in the Hosch report.
Ed Pankratz and Scott Morgan both commented individually that the percentage-based approach is fair and equitable. Each defined the diminishing percentage value to the more expensive properties, versus the higher percentage to the less expensive properties.
Questioned if it is an accurate bell curve. Asked if they could have a week to get it cleared up.   The board thought this was fair. After discussion, Ed moved to approve the assessment role, second by Scott.
More discussion held. If the property owner wants to pay the assessment off the check must be in the clerks hand by Dec. 15, 2020. Any late mailings will be returned to the owner and they will be on the county assessment roll.   Rate will be 10 years   6% interest.
Motion made by Ed Pankratz to approve the new assessment list, second by Scott Morgan, motion carried with all in favor.
Being no further business, meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Fogal
Clerk
MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 12-16-20
The December meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Dec.16, 2020. Board members present: Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan, and Dan Rotchadl.   Minutes from the November meeting were approved as sent. The assessment meeting minutes were approved as sent.
Clerk report: none
Planning report: none, Ron Saye did not show up for a new CUP discussion.
Treasurer’s report given and accepted as reported. Joe met with Community bank and opened checking account.
199th street repair, got one bid and looking for more.
RIck Baird wrote a letter to address the issue of dumping stuff into a ravine and will write an ordinance for the township to review.
Scott Morgan talked with Mike Lynch and Davis. No resolution yet. Dan does not want to spend money on designing but knows something may have to be done.
Road Report. Guard rail needs to be moved in the spring. Ron asked about cartways and vacating them, Scott will ask Mn Asso. of Townships on rules.
Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. Next meeting is Wednesday, 1-20 -2021 at 7:00.

Respectfully submitted,
Dan Fogal
Clerk
MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 1-20-21

Dan Rotchadl, Mike Lynch and Joe Willaert were sworn in as supervisors and treasurer for Mankato Township by Clerk Dan Fogal
The January 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Jan.20, 2021. Board members present: Mike Lynch, Scott Morgan, and Dan Rotchadl.   Minutes from the December meeting were approved as sent.
Clerk report: none
Planning report: Looking at a Land Division Ordinance to amend our Land Zoning Ordinance, waiting for the attorney opinion.
Mike Krus of Red Oak Subdivision concerned about tiling being done by Goebels. Scott will check it out.
Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported.
199th street repair, got more bids. Harold Drummer is low bidder. Scott moved for Dan to proceed with the project, procure land and get it done.   Mike seconded the motion, all in favor, motion carried.
DR4442 FEMA project from 2019 riverbank along 199 street. Dan Rotchadl will proceed with getting bids.
Scott Morgan talked with Mike Lynch and Tom Davis. No resolution yet. Davis has not sent a complete proposal to Lynch for review. Scott will talk to both the MAT attorney and our attorney about the issue.
Discussed road supervisor which was held by Ed Pankratz. Scott will take that over.
Road Report. Nothing to report.
Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.
Audit will be at 5:30 on 2-17-2021, and the next regular meeting is Wednesday, 2-17- 2021 at 7:00.
March 9, 2021 annual meeting at 7:00 pm with reorganizational meeting right after.
April meeting will be held April 7, 2021 at 7:00 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Fogal
Clerk

  MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 2-17-21
The February 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Feb.17, 2021. Board members present: Mike Lynch, Scott Morgan, and Dan Rotchadl.   Minutes from the January meeting were approved as sent.
Clerk report: none
Planning report: Ed Goebel setback variance request (Planners report is attached) was discussed. The Planning Commission reviewed the request and recommended approval subject to the Planners report. Motion carried with all in favor. The board reviewed the information.   Scott moved to approve, second by Mike, all were in favor and motion carried.
Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported.
Road 199 work is progressing. DR442 FEMA project will proceed, got bid from Dirt Merchant and land costs.
Scott Morgan talked with Mike Lynch and Tom Davis. No resolution yet. Attorneys are looking at it.
Road Report. Nothing to report.
Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:18 PM.
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 annual meeting at 7:00 pm with re-organizational meeting right after.
April meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 7:00 PM
The board approved that bills that have to be paid that are routine can be paid by the clerk and treasurer as needed in March.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Fogal
Clerk

MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 4-7-21

The April 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on April 7, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, and Dan Rotchadl.   Minutes from the Feb. meeting were approved as sent.
Planning report: Request for a sidelot setback variance from the owner Patrick Hull, at 59656 216th St. to 39.8 feet from the west side and from the east side 38.5 feet.    Fifty feet is the standard setback. The lot is substandard width. The Planning Commission reviewed the request and recommended approval subject to the Planners report. The PC had heard from the neighbor to the east, Schuck, who was concerned about a previously installed drainage ditch and a previously installed encroaching driveway on their property, but did not have specific concerns about the proposed garage addition. The neighbor also inquired about the correct property dimensions and the survey, completed by a professional surveyor, was reviewed.   The board reviewed the information. Motion made by Scott to approve, second by Dan, carried with all in favor.
Annexation request was for a pond area west of Fleet Farm owned by the city.   After discussion, motion made by Scott Morgan to approve annexation request, second by Dan Rotchadl, motion carried with all in favor.
Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid.
Gravel bids were opened. R & E the only bidder. It was accepted by the Board.
DR442 FEMA project from 2019 will proceed with Dirt Merchants, bid is $132,927.50. Board approved acceptance of the bid and will have Bolton and Menk engineers proceed with the project.
City will be taking over part of Kirkwood road and will lower the speed to 30 mph past Kibble’s property going into the city.    A neighbor wants it to be 30 MPG all the way to Cty Hwy #41.   Asked about dust control.   Board will look into it.
Scott Morgan talked with Mike Lynch and Tom Davis. No resolution yet. Mrs. Lynch stated the Davis’s have not made an offer. Davis’s presented two drawings but agreed they had made no offer. Davis’s want Lynchs to decide on 1 drawing to make an offer on. Davis says it is a township road issue. The board disagrees and corrected them that the road stops at the Davis north property line. Scott told Davis that they should make an offer for the two drawings so they Lynch’s can respond. Scott, Dan, and Chris Sandquist told both parties that the best, most cost-effective solution is to have them reach an agreement. If it goes to the township and more legal effort it will get more expensive and no one will like the resulting solution.

Road Report.   Snow plow damaged some ditch in Meadow Woods, Ron will repair. Discussed Rhonda Else’s request, some chloride will be applied to Doc Jones Road, Ron will take care of it.
Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM. Road survey will be done on May 19 5:00 PM.
April meeting will be held on May 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Fogal
Clerk
MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING   5-19-21
The May 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on May 19, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch and Dan Rotchadl.   Minutes from the April meeting were approved as sent.
Clerk report: none
Annexation request for 24 acres along Adams Street.   After discussion, motion made by Scott Morgan to approve annexation request, second by Dan Rotchadl, motion carried with all in favor.
Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid.
Question about boat access to LeSueur River on #199 - county project told to call them.
DR442 FEMA project from 2019 will proceed with Dirt Merchants. Bolton and Menk engineers proceed with the project.
Discussed township land division ordinance, attorney and Molly Westman are working on it. The Board approved Sanquist to proceed with the development of a draft Lot Division Ordinance using the Lime Township document as a template.

Scott Morgan was contacted by Tom Davis regarding his driveway.

Scott proposed a plan to address ponding and erosion concerns on Tami Lane. Second by Dan Rotchadl, motion carried with all in favor. Scott will oversee the project.

Approved the Resolution for Action on the Violation at 20543 Indian Lake Road - Landscape business is operating in violation of ordinance and zoning.

Mike Bracht mailbox replacement discussed- second time this has happened.   Blue Earth county has specs for mailboxes. Dan Rotchadl moved to approve a new policy to be adopted by the township that Blue Earth County approved style mailboxes will be the only type of mailbox to replace any knocked down by the township in the future. Motion second by Scott Morgan, motion carried with all in favor.   Letter to go out to Mike notifying him of this.
Road Report.   Speed limits questions, pdf did not come through, Scott will resend. May be some dead trees along roadway by Daufenbachs Ron will look at it.
Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM. Road survey was done on May 19, 5:00 PM.
June meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Fogal Clerk
MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 6-15-21

The June 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on June 15, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch and Dan Rotchadl.   Minutes from the May meeting were approved as sent.
Planner report. Lot division ordinance in the works, not done yet.
Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with all board members approving.
199th Street about done. River project should be started soon.
Discussed Speed limit sign of 35 MPH that can be on Tami lane if the board wants to. Motion made by Dan second by Scott, for a Resolution to put up 35 MPH signs on Tami Lane and being designated a rural residential district road. Motion carried with all in favor.
Mike Lynch and Tom Davis road issue was discussed.
Jim Zarn had asked about the township road to be vacated down by the old Kern bridge. Board is not interested in vacating the road.
Garage building built without permit and not setback far enough from county ditch right-of-way, attorney working on it.
Tami lane culvert being replaced with bored in pipe. A neighbor requested the lawn be repaired to original shape when work is done.
Road Report. 5 projects are done out of 13.    May need mower rebuilt or a new one. Proceeding with John Deere to get a new one, approved by board with all in favor
Ron Cords pay was discussed. Dan moved to go to $29.00 per hour.    Motion made and carried with all in favor, to approve that amount.
Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.
June meeting will be held on July 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Fogal
Clerk

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